Review of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) by Rod A — 16 Jul 2009
A smart, poetic film. Sydney Pollack infuses this depression-era piece with metaphors that extend beyond the 30s. Fonda's toughness jumps off of the screen. Like The Graduate and Easy Rider, this film questions the whole American dream.
Setting the film in the 30s gives Pollack more room for invention, similarly to Arthur Penn's Bonnie and Clyde. These rebellious directors were striving to knock down the assumptions of the establishment.
It's exciting to see their fresh ideas.
This review of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) was written by Rod A on 16 Jul 2009.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has generally received very positive reviews.
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